Thursday, July 15, 2010 In what the RSPCA calls a “horrific” case of animal cruelty, a dog’s jaw was taped shut, and its throat cut, in Cairns, Australia. The Staffordshire mix, who was found by police in a critical condition…
Ontario Votes 2007: Interview with NDP candidate Glenn Crowe, Bramalea-Gore-Malton
Thursday, October 4, 2007 Glenn Crowe is running for the NDP in the Ontario provincial election, in the Bramalea-Gore-Malton riding. Wikinews’ Nick Moreau interviewed him regarding his values, his experience, and his campaign. Crowe did not reply to various questions…
Roadside bomb kills NATO soldier in Afghanistan
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 According to NATO, one of its service members has died from a bomb attack at an army base in southern Afghanistan. In addition, an Afghan soldier reportedly died and the blast left three others injured. The…
Merck & Co. found liable for $253.4 million in Texas man’s Vioxx-related death
Friday, August 19, 2005 Drug maker Merck & Co. was found liable for a person’s death concerning the use of the pain medication Vioxx, according to a jury verdict in a Texas court. The plaintiff’s case, headed by the widow…
2007 ING Taipei Marathon warming up competition goes to Kaohsiung
Monday, September 17, 2007 On Saturday of September 15, ING Taipei Marathon South Taiwan Warming Up Competition goes to Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts, not only 1615 professional runners but also international runners from Canada, Japan, UK, USA, Germany, and…
MetLife to acquire Travelers Life and Annuity from Citigroup
Monday, January 31, 2005 Metlife announced on 01/31/05 that they were going to acquire Travelers Life and Annuity from Citigroup. Travelers Life and Annuity is an insurance underwriter. MetLife is a large life insurance and annuities underwriter. MetLife will have…
Large blizzard sweeps through British Columbia, Northern Alberta and Saskatchewan
Thursday, January 11, 2007 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Contents 1 Travel shut down 2 SGEU Snowplow operators strike overview 3 Environment Canada Blizzard Warning 4 Weather shuts down Saskatchewan 5 Photographs of the Storm 6 Aftermath 7 Footnotes
FOX to produce new ‘Futurama’ episodes
Friday, June 23, 2006 20th Century Fox will produce at least 13 new episodes of the animated series Futurama, scheduled to air on Comedy Central in 2008. Futurama, an animation from The Simpsons creator Matt Groening, was canceled by FOX…
After killing wife and children, police officer commits suicide in Noyon, France
Wednesday, September 13, 2017 A police officer has shot and killed his wife and two of their children at the train station in the French city of Noyon in the department of Oise, the local prosecutor said, after the wife…
Rubbermaid Storage Sheds To The Rescue
Read An Opinion On: Kitchen Renovation Best Kitchen Design By Adriana Copaceanu Like most homeowners today, you may not have a basement or garage to store necessary items such as tools, garden implements and accessories. Also, if you lack shelving…